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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,358.76, 374,497.56 and 150,539.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,358.76, 374,497.56 and 150,539.04 is: 207,756.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,358.76 : 374,497.56 = 150,539.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,358.76/374,497.56 = 150,539.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,358.76x = 374,497.56 × 150,539.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,358.76x = 56,376,503,164.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,376,503,164.74/271,358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,756.34

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